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We Need to Talk About an Injustice

TED-Ed via YouTube

Overview

Explore a powerful and personal talk by human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson as he delves into the hard truths about America's justice system. Examine the massive racial imbalance in incarceration rates, with a third of the country's black male population having been imprisoned at some point. Gain insight into rarely discussed issues wrapped up in America's unexamined history, presented with candor and persuasiveness. Learn about topics such as the politics of fear and anger, permanent disenfranchisement, children in prison, and the death penalty. Reflect on the importance of addressing historical injustices, embracing human dignity, and working towards ending life without parole. Hear personal anecdotes, including Stevenson's encounter with Rosa Parks, and understand the significance of being "fully human" in the face of societal challenges. Discover how this thought-provoking presentation challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths and consider their role in creating a more just society.

Syllabus

Intro
Stimulus Hearing
Identity
Mama had with you
Im 52 years old
My grandmother was in prison
Politics of fear anger
Permanent disenfranchisement
Children in prison
Do people deserve to die
Its not our problem its our struggle
The threat of terror
We dont talk about our history
We have a hard time
No way
I couldnt bear it
We execute people
We love innovation
We love entertainment
We need to be fully human
Meeting Rosa Parks
We are trying to
end life without parole
human dignity
the opposite of poverty
the condemned the incarcerated
Judge must have magic power
Working on a motion
Going to court
Im a lawyer
In the courtroom
The older black man
Moral arc of the universe
California referendum
Crime
Violent Crime
Not do less

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